Lead Grant Accountant / Accounting Officer Principal

• Working Title:

  Lead Grant Accountant / Accounting Officer Principal

• Job Class:

  Accounting Officer Principal

• Agency:

  Children Youth & Families Dept
• + •Job ID•: 94516 + •Location•: St.

Paul +

• Telework Eligible
• : Yes +
• Full/Part Time
• : Full-Time +
• Regular/Temporary
• : Unlimited +
• Who May Apply
• : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 6/3/26. _Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted._ +
• Date Posted
• : 05/28/2026 +
• Closing Date
• : 06/04/2026 +
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
• : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE +
• Division/Unit
• :

DCYF/FOD

Title IV-E +

• Work Shift:

• Day Shift +
• Work Hours
• : 8:00 am
• 4:30 pm +
• Days of Work
• : Monday
• Friday +
• Travel Required
• : No +

• Salary Range:

• $32.40
• $47.76 / hourly; $67,651
• $99,722 / annually +
• Classified Status
• : Classified +
• Bargaining Unit/Union
• : 214
• MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE +
• FLSA Status
• : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.
• The work you'll do is more than just a job.
• At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. _
• _ Telework (https://mn.

gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available._ As the state's recognized subject matter expert on federal Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption Assistance programs, this position provides critical fiscal policy leadership and advanced analytical oversight. The incumbent will safeguard the integrity of Minnesota's Title IV-E claiming and reimbursement framework, manage large-scale federal grant awards, and serve as the chief fiscal liaison to federal officials, county leaders, and tribal partners. This role combines high-level strategic consultation with hands-on federal reporting to optimize and protect vital human services funding across the state.

• Responsibilities include:
• + Federal Compliance, Reporting & Fund Management + Fiscal Oversight, Operations & Northstar Care Integration + Policy Analysis & Strategic Consultation
• Minimum Qualifications
• _•To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
• _•Three (3) years of experience in accounting, financial management, fiscal policy analysis, federal grant financial operations or related work (such as developing biennial and operating budgets, creating spending plans, establishing and maintaining government accounting systems, or managing the fiscal development, tracking, and renewal of state or federal grants).

Experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Assisting with documentation and audit findings to ensure issues are accurately resolved. + Creating, analyzing, and presenting detailed financial reports, to internal and external stakeholders. + Budget planning and analysis systems. + Ability to research and interpret complex legislation. + Providing training and technical assistance to unit staff and other partners. A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field may substitute for 12 months of experience

• OR•A master's degree in accounting, finance or a related field may substitute for 18 months of experience.

• Preferred Qualifications
• + Experience with Statewide Integrated Financial Tool (SWIFT) the State's accounting and procurement system.

+ Experience with the State's Enterprise Grant Management System. + Experience with SWIFT grants module, grant project identification/coding, reporting and management. + Experience with Grant Management Life Cycle. + Experience with indirect cost plans, rate setting, and/or cost allocations. + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Additional Requirements
• It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components: + Reference check + Criminal Background check + Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS) + Driver's License Check +

Personnel File Review:

all current and former public sector employees + Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.